Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k

This role $211k

$187k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer (Python, TypeScript, AWS) joins a team of back end engineers focused on marrying data with emerging technologies. This role involves leading a portfolio of diverse technology projects and managing a team of developers to build distributed microservices and full stack systems that meet regulatory needs. The daily responsibilities include collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. The technical stack includes Python, TypeScript, Java, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, alongside Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Additionally, the role requires expertise in container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, various AWS services, and interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity while solving complex problems within a high-paced, iterative delivery environment.

Skills

Python TypeScript AWS Java SQL Go Scala Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microsoft Azure Agile Microservices

What you'll do

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of experienced developers.
Develop distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet corporate regulatory needs.
Build robust cloud-based solutions using AWS tools and services to improve customer experiences.
Write, review, and evaluate code using languages like Python, TypeScript, Java, and SQL.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on emerging technologies.
Utilize container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes for system deployment.
Integrate interactive AI tooling to accelerate software development productivity.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
7+ years of experience with Python.
2+ years of experience with TypeScript.
2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
1+ years of people management experience and 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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